Chapter 69

Draven's POV When Caroline and I collapsed exhausted onto the bed, the sun was already shining through the windows.We'd made love for hours-I'd kissed her, touched her, loved every inch of her body. We gave ourselves completely to the passion between us, and now I was certain that the same desire that made Alaric howl and my heart race, she felt it too. I fell asleep with my beautiful mate in my arms, exhausted from the pleasure we'd shared and the happiness of finally being together. But I was too euphoric to sleep long,having her in my arms again was everything I'd been craving. When I woke up, reality hit me like a silver bullet. My happiness evaporated instantly. I woke alone in bed, jumping up to search the room, desperately hoping she was just in the bathroom or the kitchen, but instead found a note on my nightstand. I picked it up with trembling hands,she was gone. [Dear Draven, Last night was perfect. Our bodies fit together in ways I never imagined possible. Unfortunately for